Jenny & Edward White Capture 2025 PEI Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

The 2025 PEI Mixed Doubles Curling Championship has concluded, and history has repeated itself as Jenny and Edward White claimed their fifth title in six years. The duo showcased their dominance throughout the event, securing victories in both the A and B Qualifiers, putting themselves in a strong position heading into the playoffs.

Alison Griffin-Waddell and Nick Blanchard fought their way through the C Qualifier, setting up a potential two-game playoff. With Jenny and Edward holding the advantage, Alison and Nick needed to win twice to claim the championship. However, Jenny and Edward sealed the deal in the first playoff game, securing the championship and once again earning the opportunity to represent PEI at the 2025 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Summerside from March 16-21.

Congratulations to Jenny and Ed White on their incredible achievement, and to Alison Griffin-Waddell and Nick Blanchard for an outstanding performance throughout the competition. Thank you to all the teams who participated, and to our sponsors, volunteers, and the Crapaud Community Curling Club for making this event a success.

Stay tuned for updates as Jenny and Ed prepare to take on the nation’s best at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship!

PEI’s Top Senior Curlers Set to Compete for Provincial Titles

The PEI Seniors Curling Championships, with men’s and women’s divisions for curlers age 50 and over, will take place from January 30 to February 2 at the Summerside Curling Club. Winners will advance to the Everest Canadian Senior Curling Championships, presented by Curling Canada, in December 2025.

Defending senior women’s champions are the  rink from the Cornwall Curling Club, Shelly Bradley rink who secured last year’s title in three games of a best of five. On the men’s side, the Eddie MacKenzie rink also from the Cornwall Curling Club returns as the defending champions, having edged out the Blair Weeks team in last year’s final. Both teams are back this year looking to defend their titles.

This year’s competition sees two women’s teams facing off in a best-of-five series, while seven men’s teams will battle through a triple knockout format. The men’s event will follow a modified triple knockout draw, where the winner of each section drops down to compete in subsequent sections. If a team wins all three sections, they will be crowned champions without a playoff; otherwise, the section winners will advance to a two-game championship round.

Follow along for live scores

Champions Crowned at the 2025 PEI Women’s & Men’s Curling Championships

The 2025 PEI Women’s and Men’s Curling Championships wrapped up at the SWest Prince Curling Club in Mill River, with two teams emerging as this year’s provincial champions. After days of intense competition, defending champions Team DiCarlo and Team Smith reclaimed their respective titles and will now go on to represent Prince Edward Island on the national stage.

Women’s Championship – 2025 PEI Women’s Curling Championship

Team DiCarlo, representing Crapaud Community Curling Club, battled through a highly competitive field to capture the provincial title. Their exceptional performance throughout the event has earned them the right to wear the Island’s colors at the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, taking place February 14-23, 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Runners-up Team Selkirk, from the Summerside Curling Club, put up a strong fight, delivering some of the most exciting moments of the championship. Their efforts and sportsmanship were a testament to the high level of competition on display.

Men’s Championship – 2025 PEI Men’s Curling Championship

On the men’s side, Team Smith, curling out of Crapaud Community Curling Club, secured the title of 2025 PEI Men’s Champions. With a mix of precision, strategy, and perseverance, they earned their spot at the 2025 Montana’s Brier, set for February 28-March 9, 2025, in Kelowna, B.C.

Congratulations once again to all teams, and best of luck to our champions as they take on Canada’s best!

2025 PEI Women’s and Men’s Curling Championships Begin Thursday

The 2025 PEI Women’s and Men’s Curling Championships will take place from January 23-26, 2025, at the West Prince Curling Club. This year’s event will feature four women’s teams and nine men’s teams, with each division competing in a modified triple-knockout format for the chance to represent PEI on the national stage.
 
On the women’s side, defending champion Jane DiCarlo returns to defend her title. Women’s entries include:

The winning women’s team will advance to the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, taking place February 14-23, 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The men’s event includes nine teams, including defending champion Tyler Smith. Men’s teams competing are:

The winner of the men’s event will earn a spot at the 2025 Montana’s Brier, held February 28-March 9, 2025, in Kelowna, B.C.

The championships will follow a modified triple-knockout format. Winners of each section will advance to a championship round on Sunday, January 26, unless a team wins all three sections, which would eliminate the need for the final games. If a team wins two sections, they will play in both championship games and need only one win to secure the title. Their opponent would have to win both games to claim victory.

The complete schedule is as follows:
Fans are encouraged to come out and cheer on their favorite teams at the West Prince Curling Club. With top talent and high stakes, it promises to be an exciting showcase of curling!

2025 Curl PEI Masters Curling Championships: Event Wrap-Up

The 2025 Curl PEI Masters Curling Championships at the Crapaud Community Curling Club delivered four days of thrilling competition, showcasing the very best of curling talent on Prince Edward Island. The event was filled with unforgettable moments as athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, strategy, and sportsmanship in their pursuit of championship glory.

Women’s Division

Shirley Berry and her team of Karen Currie, Sherren MacKinnon and Sandra Sobey, proved why they are the defending champion, going undefeated throughout the event to claim the women’s title. Her outstanding play and consistency were unmatched, making her a well-deserved champion once again. Debbie Rhodenhizer and her team of Nancy MacFadyen, Donna Marie and Karen Hardy, put up a strong fight, finishing second after a commendable performance throughout the championship. 

Men’s Division

Peter Rousseau and teammates, Mark O’Rourke, John Mullin and Phillip McInnis, dominated the men’s division, capturing the A, B, and C qualifiers in a remarkable display of skill and endurance. In each qualifier final, he faced Blair Weeks and his team of Alan Inman, Larry Richards and Danny Kneabone, who pushed him to deliver his very best. Rousseau’s ability to rise to the occasion and maintain his winning form secured him the men’s championship title. Hats off to all the men’s teams for providing thrilling matches and exceptional curling.

The 2025 Curl PEI Masters Curling Championships were a true celebration of the sport, showcasingthe talent, sportsmanship, and community spirit that define curling. Congratulations to our champions, Shirley Berry and Peter Rousseau, and to all the participants for making this event memorable. 

2025 Curl PEI Masters Curling Championships Begin Thursday

The Crapaud Community Curling Club is set to host the 2025 Curl PEI Masters Curling Championships from January 16-19, 2025. This exciting event will feature some of the best curling action on the Island as teams compete for the coveted titles in both the women’s and men’s divisions.

Women’s Division

The women’s division will see three talented teams face off in a competitive double knockout format, culminating in a thrilling playoff to determine the champion. Among the contenders is defending champion Shirley Berry, who will be looking to defend her title and add another trophy to her impressive curling career. With the intensity of the double knockout format, fans can expect each game to be high-stakes and action-packed.

Teams:

  • Darlene London, Bev Harding, Gail Greene and Susan Watts from the Montague Curling Club
  • Debbie Rhodenhizer, Nancy MacFadyen, Donna Marie, Karen Hardy and Julie Scales from the Cornwall Curling Club
  • Shirley Berry, Karren Currie, Sherren MacKinnon and Sandra Sobey from the Cornwall Curling Club

Men’s Division

The men’s division features six formidable teams battling it out in a modified triple knockout format. The defending champion, Peter Rousseau, will return to the ice, aiming to reclaim his title against a field of determined challengers. With more teams and a unique format, the men’s division promises a dynamic and unpredictable competition.

Teams:

  • Gordon Fall, Frank MacDonald, Carl Nicholson and Ben Kennedy from the Crapaud Community Curling Club
  • Blair Jay, Kent MacKay, Donald Vickerson and Garth Thompson from the Summerside Curling Club
  • Ian MacMillan, Glen Betts, Paul Wood and William Aylward from the West Prince Curling Club
  • Ian Reade, Garth Cudmore, Elliot Doiron and Edgar Coffin from the Cornwall Curling Club
  • Peter Rousseau, Mark O’Rourke, John Mullin and Phillip McInnis from the Cornwall Curling Club
  • Blair Weeks, Alan Inman, Paul Morrison and Danny Kneabone from the Crapaud Community  Curling, Cornwall Curling Club and Montague Curling Club

Event Details

  • Location: Crapaud Community Curling Club
  • Dates: January 16-19, 2025
  • Schedule: Matches will be held daily, with the women’s and men’s playoffs scheduled for January 19. Follow along here: https://peicurling.com/results/#/events/21892

Come out to the Crapaud Community Curling Club to cheer on your favorite teams!

Six Teams to Compete for 2025 Curl PEI Junior Curling Titles in West Prince

 

The 2025 Curl PEI Juniors Curling Championships, for curlers in the Under-20 age category, will be held at the West Prince Curling Club from January 10-12. This year’s competition features three junior women’s and three junior men’s teams vying for the provincial titles.

Defending champions Team Lenentine (now competing as Team Blades) and Team MacFadyen are back to defend their crowns. On the women’s side, Team Blades will face challenges from Team Carver of the Montague Curling Club and Team Pater of the Cornwall Curling Club. For the men, Team MacFadyen will compete against Team Dalton and Team MacEwen, both curling out of the Cornwall Curling Club.

The winners of the junior women’s and men’s titles will represent PEI at the 2025 New Holland Canadian Under-20 Curling Championships, taking place in Summerside, PE. The finalists will also secure spots as host teams at the national event.

Follow the action and live results at PEICurling.com.

Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 PEI U18 Curling Championships

The 2025 PEI U18 Curling Championships have come to an exciting conclusion at the Montague Curling Club. After days of thrilling competition, we are proud to announce the winners, finalists, and special award recipients who have demonstrated incredible skill, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport of curling.

True Sport Award Winners

The True Sport Awards celebrate athletes who exemplify the values of respect, inclusion, and fair play, as outlined by the True Sport Principles. This year’s recipients, as voted by their peers, are:

  • Claire Bell from Team MacLean
  • Colin Beaton from Team Beaton

Congratulations to these athletes for showcasing the very best of curling’s spirit!

Asham Coach Award Winners

The Asham Coach Awards recognize outstanding leadership and contributions from coaches, with winners chosen by their peers. This year’s recipients are:

  • Darren Gallant from Team Myers

  • Shaun MacArthur from Team Beaton

Thank you to these coaches for your dedication and for inspiring the next generation of curlers.

Champions and Finalists

Girls’ Division:

  • Champion: Team Pater – Veronica Pater, Kacey Gauthier, Sophie Gallant, Ashlyn MacDonald and David Murphy (coach)

  • Finalist: Team Myers – Grace Myers, Greta Edgett Gallant, Norah MacKinnon, Lily Whalley and Darren Gallant (coach)

Boys’ Division:

  • Champion: Team Dalton – Isaiah Dalton, Keegan Warnell, Sheamus Herlihy, Colin Waite and David MacFadyen (coach)

  • Finalist: Team MacEwen – Connor MacEwen, Oliver MacEwen, Landon Seaman, Aaron Haight and Richard MacEwen (coach)

Congratulations to our champions on earning the right to represent PEI at the 2025 Canadian U18 Curling Championships, set to take place February 16-22, 2025, at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan!

Thank You to All Participants

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the athletes, coaches, families, and fans who made this event so memorable. A special thank-you goes out to the Montague Curling Club for hosting, as well as our sponsors and partners:

  • Morley Annear Ltd.
  • The Province of Prince Edward Island
  • The 2009 Canada Games Legacy Trust Fund
  • Curling Canada

The future of curling in PEI is bright, and we are excited to see these talented young curlers continue to grow and excel. Thank you for being part of this incredible event!

Playoff Matchups Set for the 2025 PEI U18 Curling Championships

After an exciting double round-robin competition, the stage is set for the playoffs at the 2025 PEI U18 Curling Championships, taking place at the Montague Curling Club. Over the past few days, six teams have battled it out, showcasing their skill, strategy, and sportsmanship, and now the final push for the championship begins.

Girls’ Division Playoff

In the girls’ division, three teams have advanced to the playoffs:

  • 1st Place: Team Pater – Advances directly to the final.
  • 2nd Place: Team Myers
  • 3rd Place: Team MacLean

The playoffs will begin with a semi-final matchup between the 2nd and 3rd place teams. The winner will then face the 1st place team in the championship final.

Boys’ Division Playoff

In the boys’ division, the top two teams will meet in a high-stakes final:

  • Team Dalton vs. Team MacEwen

Event Details

  • Semi-Final (Girls’ Division): December 29 at 10am
  • Finals (Girls’ and Boys’ Divisions): December 29 at 2pm

Fans are encouraged to come out and support these young athletes as they compete for the chance to represent PEI at the 2025 Canadian U18 Curling Championships, set for February 16-22, 2025, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

For live scores, schedules, and updates, visit the official event page: 2025 U18 PEI Curling Championship Event Page.

Don’t miss the excitement as we crown the 2025 champions and celebrate the future of curling on Prince Edward Island!

2025 PEI U18 Curling Championships Set for December 27-29 in Montague

The future stars of curling are gearing up for the 2025 PEI U18 Curling Championships, scheduled to take place from December 27-29, 2024, at the Montague Curling Club in Montague, PE. This highly anticipated event will feature six teams – three in the girls’ division and three in the boys’ division – competing in a double round-robin format followed by a playoff round. The top teams will advance to the playoffs, where they will compete for the championship and the honor of representing PEI on the national stage.

Fans can follow all the action, including event details and live scoring: 2025 U18 PEI Curling Championship.

Girls’ Division

The girls’ division promises thrilling matchups as these talented teams vie for the championship title:

  • Team Pater – Veronica Pater, Kacey Gauthier, Sophie Gallant, Ashlyn MacDonald and Coach, David Murphy from the Cornwall Curling Club
  • Team MacLean – Michaela MacLean, Maddy MacDonald, Claire Bell, Sadie Bell and Coach, Thomas Annear from the Montague Curling Club
  • Team Myers – Grace Myers, Greta Edgett Gallant, Norah MacKinnon, Lily Whalley and Coach, Darren Gallant from the Cornwall Curling Club

Boys’ Division

The boys’ division will showcase skillful competition from three Cornwall Curling Club teams:

  • Team MacEwen – Connor MacEwen. Oliver MacEwen, Landon Seaman, Aaron Haight and Coach, Richard MacEwen
  • Team Dalton Isaiah Dalton, Keegan Warnell, Sheamus Herlihy, Colin Waite and Coach, David MacFadyen
  • Team Beaton – Kolin Beaton, Owen Milton, Ben Bradley, Kane MacKinnon and Coach, Shaun MacArthur

The winners of the 2025 PEI U18 Curling Championships will move on to the 2025 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships, presented by Curling Canada, taking place February 16-22, 2025, at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Join us at the Montague Curling Club for an unforgettable weekend of curling excitement and come cheer on the next generation of PEI curling champions!

Curl PEI will be hosting a Competition Coach Workshop

Competition Coach is designed for coaches who plan to work with athletes who are practicing and competing together. The Competition Coach pathway, at right, describes three training and certification pathways available. Certification as a Competition Coach requires the submission of a practice portfolio and an in-person, on-ice evaluation. Note that certification expires after five years; certification is renewable through a maintenance process where the coach accumulates Professional Development points through additional training. 

Prerequisite: None, but general knowledge of the game. (Minimum age is 14 years for training but cannot achieve certified status until after 16th birthday).

Course Cost: $175

Course content:

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Strategy & Tactics
  • Skill Analysis
  • Practice Planning, including Safety and EAP (Emergency Action Plan)
  • Delivery Skills
  • Brushing Skills
  • Drills to Correct

After completing the workshop the coach is considered to be a “Competition Coach In-Training”.

Upcoming Workshop:

September 28 & 29, 2024
9:00 am-5:00 pm – Must attend both days to get credit
@ the Cornwall Curling Club

More Information
To Register

Off-Season Training at Synergy Fitness & Nutrition Open to All PEI Curlers

Synergy Fitness & Nutrition in Charlottetown is once again offering an off-season Sport Performance Training Program to Island curlers.  All ages are welcome.  They will work with your level of fitness to ensure your training is fitting your needs.

TRIAL CLASS

Curl PEI will host one night as a Trial for you try the Program.  The Trial night is Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 pm.  The Trial night is open to everyone who interested in the Sport Performance Training Program, even if you are familiar with Synergy Fitness & Nutrition already.  Please REGISTER if you wish to attend the Trial night by June 11th, (requires minimum participants to run).  

(The Trial is in addition to the 26 fitness sessions and will be free to participants)

THE PROGRAM

Participating Curlers will receive:

  • Training Program designed to improve strength and endurance required for curling
  • 2 x  60 minute Training Sessions for 13 weeks
    • 26 Program Sessions for $448.50
  • 3 x 60 minutes Training Sessions for 13
    • 39 Program Sessions for $538.20

The program starts June 18.  Curlers will be in the gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm and Saturday morning, if you go with a third session/week.

If you miss a session you will be provided makeup times/dates.  If you are unable to attend on the scheduled times, you can work with Synergy Fitness & Nutrition to find a schedule that works for you.

This is a great opportunity to work on conditioning in the off-season to prepare to reach your goals next winter.

If you are interested in participating in this program or have any questions, please REGISTER  as soon as possible. 

Fireside Chat with National Ice Technicians – January 9th

Join National Ice Technicians, Don Powell, Mike Merklinger, Bek Duck, and Neil Gargul on Tuesday, January 9th at 12:00pm ET for a Fireside Chat!  They’ll be sharing best practices, answering FAQ’s, and taking questions from attendees.

Register by following this link: https://curling-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-CgrDIiG9R76k5pq8tW6UM83sgZ2gkP#/registration

NEW Curling Canada Program – U15 RockFest

Check out this information about Curling Canada’s new U15 RockFest Program.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out Craig Savill, 613-797-0902 or Amy Duncan, 902-368-4208.

Rockfest Atlantic – March 28-30, 2024 in Moncton NB.

  • Qualifying curlers will spend 3 days in Moncton NB receiving top notch instruction, Skill Development Clinics and competing in Singles Competitions, Triples Curling and the Golden Rockfest. 
  • This is a single competition meaning that curlers will compete and qualify as a individuals and not as a team. 
  • PEI will be sending at the most 8 curlers (4 females and 4 males).  A minimum score of 10/36 pts must be achieved to be invited to the Atlantic Rockfest.

How to Qualify

  • Parents will need to download the Singles Curling App and register their child.  Permission will then need to be given to the instructor who is scoring the athlete.  Since all the curlers are under the age of 15, parental permission is required through the app.  There is currently no other way to enter the scores other than using the Curling Singles App.
  • Curl PEI will be hosting 3 in-person qualifying events.  The first will be on Dec 29th at the Cornwall Curling Club (exact times will depend on the number of entries).   
  • The scoring will all be done through Singles Curling App developed by Curl Canada.  (We have attached a scoresheet you can print to have with you just in case something happens when you are scoring or that you can use a back up.)
  • Curlers are encouraged to try qualifying as many times as they wish.  Besides the 3 designated in-person qualifying events, curlers can also try to qualify on their own with their coach or Jr Coordinator scoring the athlete (note that parents are not allowed to score their son or daughter).
  • Curlers must be 14 or younger as of June 30, 2023.
  • Deadline for submitting scores is February 19, 2024.

For More Information about the Singles Curling App or Rockfest

Competition Coach Workshop

Competition Coach is designed for coaches who plan to work with athletes who are practicing and competing together. The Competition Coach pathway describes three training and certification pathways available. Certification as a Competition Coach requires the submission of a practice portfolio and an in-person, on-ice evaluation. Note that certification expires after five years; certification is renewable through a maintenance process where the coach accumulates Professional Development points through additional training. 

Two-day workshop: spent on-ice and in the classroom

Prerequisite: None, but general knowledge of the game. (Minimum age is 14 years for training but cannot achieve certified status until after 16th birthday).

Course Cost: $150

Course content:

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Strategy & Tactics
  • Skill Analysis
  • Practice Planning, including Safety and EAP (Emergency Action Plan)
  • Delivery Skills
  • Brushing Skills
  • Drills to Correct

After completing the workshop the coach is considered to be a “Competition Coach In-Training”.

Upcoming Workshop:

November 25 & 26, 2023
9:00 am-5:00 pm – Must attend both days to get credit
@ the Crapaud Community Curling Club
Cost is $150
Deadline to Register is November 15, 2023 (https://pe.curling.io/en/products)

For more information please contact Amy Duncan at amy.duncan@peicurling.com

Nominations open for Curl PEI ADL Awards

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Deadlines noon today for weekend Jr Warmup, Club Coach Workshop, Umpire Clinic, Friday for U21

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More teams needed for Curl PEI Junior Warmup Spiels

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Curl PEI adopting CCA Curlcast for live scoring – to debut this weekend for Summerside cashspiel

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Last Chance to Register for Sport PEI Sport Leadership Conference

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Curl PEI Rules of Play, Operations Manual, CCA Rules of Curling updated for 2014-2015 season

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Curl PEI offering adult and junior Warmup events

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Club Grant Opportunities/Deadlines

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Attention Curlers!

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Upcoming Coach Workshops

The  upcoming NCCP Multi Sport Modules schedule can be found here. Here is the 2014/15 NCCP course schedule and fees for the curling specific workshops: Club Coach Youth Sunday, November 30, 2014 9am-5pm LF – David MacRae Montague Curling Club … Continue reading

Learn to curl: New videos on delivery (both hack and stick methods) and Wheelchair Curling

The Canadian Curling Association has released two new videos on learning to curl. The first covers delivering the rock, both from a traditional hack position, and by using a delivery stick. The second covers Wheelchair Curling, showing the proper technique … Continue reading